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An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vape, [note 1] [15] is a device that simulates smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. [16] As such, using an e-cigarette is often called "vaping". [17]
Vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI), [4] also known as vaping-associated lung injury (VALI) [1] or e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (E/VALI), [2] [a] is an umbrella term, [15] [16] used to describe lung diseases associated with the use of vaping products that can be severe and life-threatening. [3]
When pictures of mods appeared at online vaping forums many people wanted them, so some mod makers produced more for sale. [259] In 2008, a consumer created an e-cigarette called the screwdriver. [256] The device generated a lot of interest back then, as it let the user to vape for hours at one time. [259]
LONDON (Reuters) -Nicotine alternatives used in vapes being launched in the U.S. and abroad, such as 6-methyl nicotine, may be more potent and addictive than nicotine itself, though the scientific ...
Nicotine, a key ingredient [32] in most e-liquids, [33] is well-recognized as one of the most addictive substances, as addictive as heroin and cocaine. [34] Addiction is believed to be a disorder of experience-dependent brain plasticity. [35] The reinforcing effects of nicotine play a significant role in the beginning and continuing use of the ...
Recently hitting the vape market are digital products that have games, a gimmick UC Riverside researchers say can attract youths to the product and start a nicotine addiction.
A National Institute on Drug Abuse video entitled Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs. [21]Nicotine dependence is defined as a neurobiological adaptation to repeated drug exposure that is manifested by highly controlled or compulsive use, the development of tolerance, experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon cessation including cravings, and an inability to quit despite harmful effects. [9]
The Supreme Court on Monday did not sound ready to sharply limit the power of the Food and Drug Administration to prohibit the sale of new candy-colored vaping products aimed at teenagers.